John Mac approves budget for year now ending; board ponders dropping Cohen High
Continuing to run Cohen will depend on the Recovery School District's willingness to help with finances, board chairman Steve Barr said.
Live blog: Lycée committee picks three board member applicants to recommend
Join reporter Marta Jewson as she live-blogs today's noon meeting of Lycee's nominating committee.
Tax-cut mania: Parroting national GOPoobahs has poorly served Jindal
Yes, he cut taxes, but George W. Bush's job-creation record was atrocious.
Historic study to find out what the Mississippi River really carries to help coastal restoration
Less than half of the water, and just 19 percent of the sediments, carried in the Mississippi River past the Atchafalaya make it to the Gulf. The finding casts new light on the potential of diversions to create land in adjacent basins — a key strategy in the state's $50 billion plan to save southeast Louisiana from washing away.
Wilson charter to funnel all media requests through principal or board president
Policy states that “without exception” all requests from media and local, state and federal agencies will be required to go through the principal or his designee.
ReNEW charter budget hearing set for Thursday
A public hearing on the $33 million budget will be held Thursday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Hynes leaders discuss summer remediation, budgeting and post-LEAP celebration
The school's budget figures anticipate a surplus of $70,620 by June 30, despite operating over budget as of March 31.
Live blog: Lycée to conclude second round of board member interviews
A retired school administrator, an AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust officer, and an ExxonMobil engineer are the last three expected to interview during the 5:30 p.m. meeting.
Live blog: Mitch Landrieu delivers 2013 State of the City address
Join us at 1:30 p.m. to follow along and offer your own thoughts.
After years of arms-length relationships, Jindal needs friends now more than ever
Lawmakers and statewide officials describe decreasing access to a governor who has cultivated alliances, but few friendships, over the years. His allies say they are satisfied dealing with Jindal's staff; others say he would accomplish more if he were more hands-on.
